The Snakehead

In "The Snakehead," bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe delves into the astonishing true story of Sister Ping, a charming grandmother who operated a vast smuggling network from her small noodle shop in New York’s Chinatown. The narrative combines the grit of organized crime with a detailed examination of the complex dynamics surrounding immigration, as it follows a comprehensive FBI investigation against her empire. With themes of desperation, corruption, and the underground economy, this captivating account reveals the human side of those willing to risk everything for a new life in America.